GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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WordMeaning
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold